Ewan McGregor

Born on Mar. 31, 1971 in Crieff, Scotland, McGregor was raised by his father, James, and his mother, Carol, both of whom were teachers. But McGregor was not much of a student. In fact, he was demoted from math class to typing, eventually quitting school altogether when he was 16, but with the blessing from both his parents. After leaving Morrison's Academy, where his father was the gym teacher, McGregor worked a series of odd jobs and attended Kirkcaldy College of Technology - later renamed Fife College - where he studied drama. He also worked with the Perth Repertory Theatre. Moving to London, he continued his dramatic studies at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, but left six months befo... Continue Bio >>